A retired former New York City corrections officer plead guilty in being a part of a scheme to submit false tax returns to get more than $3.4 million, according to officials.
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Two Sentenced to Life In Prison for Killing Border Patrol Agent
TUCSON, ARIZONA Two men — Ivan Soto-Barraza and Jesus Lionel Sanchez-Meza — were sentenced to life terms today for the first-degree murder of U.S. Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry officials announced…
Former Deputy Assaulted and Robbed Victim of Cash and Cellphone
U.S. District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on Wednesday sentenced Michael J. Ronga, 44, Cape Coral to six years in federal prison for deprivation of civil rights under color of law and obstruction of justice.
Mexican Businessman Convicted, Again, For Money Laundering Involving Los Zetas Drug Cartel
A 54-year-old Mexican businessman Francisco Colorado Cessa is facing up to 20 years in prison after he was convicted Thursday of scheming to launder millions of dollars in Los Zetas drug distribution, according to authorities.
Feds: Police Chief Indicted for Allegedly Beating a Handcuffed and Chained Suspect and Trying to Cover Up the Incident (News Video)
The former Suffolk County police chief was named in a two count indictment in connection with assaulting and violating the civil rights of a chained and handcuffed Smithtown man who was arrested for breaking into Burke’s department-issued vehicle and stealing his property on December 14, 2012.
16 Indicted For Money Laundering Narcotics Profits Through U.S.-Based Saigon National Bank
Federal authorities on Thursday arrested 11 defendants named in a sweeping racketeering indictment that alleges a series of money laundering schemes that revolved around the former head of the Westminster-based Saigon National Bank.
Councilwoman Indicted for Taking Bribes for Favors, Including “Help” With Court Cases
A Summit County councilwoman was indicted for taking bribes and other things of value in exchange for helping with court cases, impeding a pending IRS investigation and helping get a liquor license.
Feds: Bollinger Shipyards Did Shoddy Work Resulting in Coast Guard Boats “Buckling”
Bollinger Shipyards agreed to pay the federal government $8.5 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that the company did shoddy work resulting in U.S. Coast Guard boats buckling and failing once they were put into service, officials announced Wednesday.
Army Sgt. Who Took Bribes In Connection with Supply Contracts in Afghanistan Sentenced to Prison
A federal judge today sentenced an Army Sergeant to two years in prison for his role in a conspiracy to commit bribery in connection with contracts while serving in Afghanistan, according to officials.
10 Animals With Incredible Eyes & How Eyes Evolved
According to scientists, “eyes evolved around 540 million years ago as simple light detecting organs
Cop Convicted of Illegally Selling Firearms Allegedly Said to FBI: “What does being honest get me?”
A former police officer was convicted of illegally selling firearms to people he knew were felons, officials said this week.
Foster Parent Who Was Also a Pediatric Nurse Sentenced to 80 Years for Sexually Abusing Infants
A federal judge sentenced a 52-year-old foster parent and pediatric nurse to 80 years in prison for sexually abusing a two-month-old premature boy and an 11-month-old girl who had been placed in his care in 2014, officials announced.